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Faith-Based
Journeys FAQs
How
much time in advance is required to
plan our faith-based group travel?
Are
all of the faith-based journeys designed by denomination?
Will
our pastor or priest have opportunities
for worship during the journey?
Does
Faithful Holidays assist our group leader in getting
the word out about our journey to our community?
What
types of payment terms are accepted by Faithful Holidays?
Will
travel documents be provided to our group?
How do we arrange our air travel with Faithful Holidays?
How
many pieces of luggage can I bring?
What are the size requirements?
Will
I need a passport or visa?
All
international travel requires a passport.
What
should I expect at Airport Security?
Are
your journeys scheduled as non-smoking?
How
much time in advance is required to
plan our faith-based group travel?
Although each group may have a varying schedule
for planning, we recommend that your departure date is secured a
minimum of nine months in advance for annual programs and, for special
events such as Oberammergau, we suggest a minimum of 18 months as
this event will sell out quickly. This timeline will allow you to
announce your departure date, hold your presentation on your itinerary
and secure the deposits needed.
Are all of the faith-based journeys designed
by denomination?
We offer a variety of destinations that are
designed for the optimum faith experience by denomination.
Will our pastor or priest have opportunities
for worship during the journey?
Yes, we will ensure there is allotted time
for worship during the journey. This will be determined prior to
departure with the minister or priest accompanying the group.
Does Faithful Holidays assist our group
leader in getting
the word out about our journey to our community?
Faithful Holidays will provide marketing assistance.
We will provide personalized flyers, assist with a presentation
to your group and work closely with the group leader to answer questions
and assist with reservations and air ticketing.
What types of payment terms are accepted
by Faithful Holidays?
Faithful Holidays will accept all major credit
cards including Discover, Visa, MasterCard, American Express –
or you may pay with a check or money order.
Will travel documents be provided to our
group?
Travel documents, including airline tickets
purchased through Mayflower Tours, in the form of paper or e-ticket
itineraries are sent approximately 14 days prior to departure provided
that full payment has been received. Documents include tour itinerary,
departure and arrival information and times, hotel information,
clothing suggestions, luggage tags, plus any additional helpful
hints for traveling on your faith-based journey.
How do we arrange our air travel with Faithful
Holidays?
Faithful Holidays will complete your travel
experience by arranging air transportation from your hometown. Our
air reservations staff will be happy to work with you to find the
most cost effective and convenient departure and flight schedule.
Best of all, we are able to secure rates that are rarely offered
to the general public.
How many pieces of luggage can I bring?
What are the size requirements?
You are welcome to bring a normal-sized suitcase
as well as a small carry-on bag. The handling of the normal-sized
suitcase will be our responsibility, and the carry-on will be yours.
Simply attach the Mayflower Tours luggage tag to your suitcase before
leaving home. We will see to it that your suitcase arrives where
and when you do. Your Tour Manager or bellman will arrange for the
suitcase to get to your room. On travel days, your Tour Manager
will give you the time your bag should be available for pick-up
by the bellman.
The carry-on bag is allowed on the motorcoach.
Carry-on storage is very limited, bags with wheels will not fit
in the overhead compartments. PLEASE REMEMBER TO
PACK ANY MEDICATION IN YOUR CARRY-ON OR CARRY IT WITH YOU.
Note: If you are traveling on an air
tour, airlines have strict regulations concerning luggage weight
allowance. You may be asked to pay an additional fee at the airport
if your luggage weight exceeds 70 pounds (50 pounds on some airlines).
In addition, your checked bag cannot exceed 62 linear inches (length
+ width + depth). Please check with your airline to verify weight
and size restrictions.
Will I need a passport or visa?
U.S. citizens must have valid passports, with
an expiration date of at least six months after the scheduled return
date, when traveling to Europe. Please make two facsimile copies
of the signature and photo page of your passport. One should be
kept apart from your passport, and the other should be given to
your Tour Manager. In a very few places a visa is needed –
Faithful Holidays will inform you if your departure needs one. You
should also make a copy of your airline ticket and keep it separate
from the ticket itself.
All international travel requires a passport.
Due to increased travel security around the
world, it is very important that your passport and airline ticket
match your first and last name. This must be an exact match to avoid
any delays when checking in at the airport. Any changes to your
air booking, which include spelling, could be subject to a change
fee, penalty or cancellation.
What should I expect at Airport Security?
Travelers using most major airports are now
required to have an airline-issued boarding pass prior to clearing
security checkpoints. Computer generated itineraries, e-ticket receipts
or paper tickets are no longer sufficient to pass security, the
boarding pass must be issued first. Boarding passes can be issued
by either airline personnel at the ticket counter or electronically
using the self-service kiosks located nearby.
Travelers are also subject to random searches at security checkpoints.
Are your journeys scheduled as non-smoking?
Faithful Holidays has a no-smoking policy on
the motorcoach. Frequent rest and meal stops are made, providing
ample time for those who wish to smoke. Observance of this requirement
helps assure the well-being of all members of the tour.
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